Byron L. Young, DVM, MS

Byron L. Young, DVM, MS, is a clinical instructor in equine surgery and emergency care at the Marion DuPont Scott Equine Medical Center in Leesburg, Va.

Articles by: Byron L. Young, DVM, MS

Colic Emergency!

Large colon torsion is one of the most severe and life-threatening forms of colic. Although survival of horses with large colon torsion can be as high as 80-90%, the overall survival rate is 30-50% due to delays in transport or performing surgery.

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